Introduction to Quantum Field Theory

Subject: 
Applied Mathematics (AMATH)
Catalog number: 
873
Unit weight: 
0.50
Meet type: 
LEC
Grading basis: 
NUM
Cross-listing(s): 
PHYS-703
Requisites: 
Prereq: AMATH 673 or PHYS 701 or equivalent
Description: 
Review of relativistic quantum mechanics and classical field theory. Quantization of free quantum fields (the particle interpretation of field quanta). Canonical quantization of interacting fields (Feynman rules). Application of the formalism of interacting quantum fields to lowest¿order quantum electrodynamic processes. Radiative corrections and renormalization.
Topic titles: 
N/A
Faculty: 
Mathematics (MAT)
Academic level: 
GRD
Course ID: 
000135